Adriatic Advance Brings Italian Front Closer to Allied Lines
On June 22 Rome reports an 60 mile Adriatic coast breakout by Eighth Army in 12 days capturing Grottammare and advancing toward Rimini. British forces push north of Perugia despite heavy rains. French gains south of Lake Trasimeno. Americans seize Monte Pescali near Grosseto eliminating a German battalion.
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Ott Sets New Run Mark For National League In Win
New York Giants star Mel Ott set a National League career runs record with his 1741st run during an 11-2 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Ott had three hits in five chances and surpassed He nuy Wagner's NL mark, as Ty Cobb holds the all time with 2244. Bill Voiselle earned his ninth win while Rube Melton took the loss. The Pirates beat the Reds 2-1 ending a 25 inning famine, Ray Starr earned his second win with the Pirates. Cardinals swept the Cubs 6-4 and 7-2 as Mort Cooper and George Munger contributed, while the Athletics beat the Red Sox 6-2 and the Indians defeated the Tigers 9-7 in a 26-hit slugfest. The Senators split with the Yankees with the Yanks winning 3-2 and the Nats taking the nightcap 6-4 aided by a five-run first inning from Milo Candini.
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St Joseph Aspirin Ad Promotes War Bond Urgency
An old style advertisement urges readers to buy war bonds and demand St Joseph Aspirin claiming it is faster and stronger. The copy highlights a low price of 10 cents and positions the product as the world’s largest seller.
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